RDP.BSCJ - BS Criminal Justice (residential)

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Program Code

RDP.BSCJ

Program Title

BS Criminal Justice

Program Description

The degree program in Criminal Justice is designed to provide students with a broad education based in the social sciences and the goals and processes of the criminal justice system. It focuses on studies in criminal justice, sociology and related fields, the causes and consequences of criminal behavior, the justice system and how it relates to other institutions within society. Graduates with degrees in Criminal Justice are engaged in work in government agencies, law enforcement, private security and homeland security.

Modality. Point University offers the B.S. in Criminal Justice in on-ground format at its main campus in West Point, Georgia. An online "course companion" includes a gradebook and supplementary materials.

Learning Outcomes

Program Purpose and Student Learning Objectives

Purpose. The purpose of the B.S. in Criminal Justice is to provide students with a broad education based in the social sciences and the goals and processes of the criminal justice system.

The Criminal Justice Major builds on Point University’s mission, values, and Core Curriculum (General Studies and Character Formation) to accomplish the following student learning objectives:

Objective 1: Develop a foundational knowledge of criminal investigation and law enforcement.

Objective 2: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of criminal law and the legal process.

Objective 3: Illustrate knowledge of corrections and its alternatives.

Objective 4: Work within the dynamics and culture of the legal system.

Objective 5: Explain the rights of individuals and recognize legal limitations.

Objective 6: Exhibit professional behavior and meet high ethical standards.

Objective 7: Identify issues that impact impressions of objectivity, impartiality, fairness, and justice.

Recommended Course Sequence

Recommended Course Sequence. A recommended course sequence for full-time on-ground students appears below. Academic advisors will help students adjust the sequence if, for example, they have transferred credits from other universities.

Recommended Course Sequence for B.S. in Criminal Justice

FIRST YEAR

BBS 102 The Drama of Scripture (3)

EFT 101 Effective Thinking (1)

ENG 101 Critical Reading & Writing I (3)+

ENG 102 Critical Reading & Writing II (3)+

HIS 103 U. S. Government (3)

MTH 115 Quantitative Reasoning [or higher] (3)

NSC _/_L Natural Science course w/Lab (4)

PSY 103 Introduction to Psychology (3)

SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology (3)

General Elective (3)

TOTAL CREDITS: 29

SECOND YEAR

BBS 202 Jesus: The Focus of Scripture (3)

CJU 300 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)

CJU 321 Constitutional Law: Govt. Powers (3)

CJU 330 Introduction to Corrections (3)

COM 205 Public Speaking (3)

HFA core selections 1-2 (6)

PSY 200 Social Psychology (3)

SOC/HIS 210 Cultural Anthropology (3)

SOC 350 Social Problems (3)

TOTAL CREDITS: 30

THIRD YEAR

BBS 304 Scripture: Reading & Interpretation (3)

BBS ___ Biblical Studies elective (3)

CJU 310 Criminology (3)

CJU 322 Constitutional Law: Rights & Liberties (3)

CJU 350 Introduction to Policing (3)

CJU 440 Civil Liability for Criminal Justice (3)

CJU 461 Forensic Psychology (3)

CJU or related electives 1-2 (6)

MTH 117 Introductory Statistics (3)

PSY 303 Methods in Research (3) [WE]

TOTAL CREDITS: 33

+Take these courses in consecutive terms

FOURTH YEAR

CHS 312 Counseling Diverse Populations (2)

CJU 400 Criminal Law (3)

CJU 410 Criminal Procedure (3)

CJU 420 Police Administration (3)

CJU 430 Professionalism/Ethics in CJ (3) [WE]

CJU 497 Criminal Justice Internship (6)

THE 405 Christ, Culture & Career (3) [WE]

General Electives (5)

TOTAL CREDITS: 28

Special Considerations

Police Academy Transfer Credit. Point University awards up to 9 hours of transfer credit to those who successfully complete the entire 9-week police academy training course offered by the State of Georgia (the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council 408 Hour Basic Law Enforcement Training Course) or the State of Alabama (the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission 520 Hour Basic Training Curriculum).

· For students pursuing the A.A. in Criminal Justice, academy training fulfils the following degree requirements: CJUS 200 or CJU 300 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits) and General Electives (6 credits).

· For students pursuing the B.S. in Criminal Justice or B.S. in Criminal Justice with Pre-Law Emphasis, academy training fulfils the following degree requirements: CJUS 200 or CJU 300 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits), CJUS 400 or CJU 400 Criminal Law (3 credits), and CJUS 410 or CJU 410 Criminal Procedure (3 credits).

· For students enrolled in other degree programs, academy training fulfils the following degree requirements: General Electives and/or certain Social & Behavioral Sciences electives (9 credits).